8/17 Mine is of another kind, but it will be one of peace, and free, I trust, from care or passion. When you quit England I shall leave it too. There are cloisters abroad; and now that the two great objects of my life are set at rest, I know no better home. You droop at that, forgetting that I am growing old, and that my course is nearly run. Well, we will speak of it again--not once or twice, but many times; and you shall give me cheerful counsel, Emma.' 'And you will take it ?' asked his niece. |